Stewardship Assistant

Natural Lands

Natural Lands, a vibrant, regional, non-profit organization and leader in land conservation, natural resource stewardship, and public engagement, seeks a Stewardship Assistant to join our team. This position will primarily assist Preserve Managers in Chester County.

The Stewardship Assistant is responsible for assisting Preserve Managers and Building Stewardship staff. Duties will include land management and maintenance of equipment, roads, and structures. This will include operation of power equipment, such as chainsaws, tractors, and lawn mowers. The Stewardship Assistant will be required to physically perform, as needed, all tasks necessary for the maintenance of any Natural Lands’ Preserve and to occasionally work weekends, evenings, and holidays as requested to fulfill their responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Highly motivated, responsible, reliable, and dependable
  • Capable of performing a wide variety of physically demanding tasks
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record
  • Customer service attitude and be comfortable working with the general public
  • Flexibility when dealing with changes in work plans
  • Carry out tasks in a professional manner
  • Adequate skills and a familiarity of the safe operation and care of basic hand and power tools
  • Willingness to perform subordinate tasks such as clean-up
  • Regular and consistent attendance is required
  • Successfully pass a background check

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

  • Capable of performing a wide variety of physically demanding tasks necessary for the maintenance of the various preserves. This may include sitting, standing, bending, and squatting on uneven terrain, walking, climbing, and lifting and pushing up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
  • Must be available to occasionally work on weekends, evenings, and holidays as requested to fulfill their responsibilities.
  • Must be prepared to work outdoors under all conditions, including heat, cold, and with occasional exposure to poison ivy, biting and stinging insects, etc.

Natural Lands is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We aim to build a workplace where employees feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

How to Apply

Please visit the Careers page on our website for additional information and to complete the online application process.